Minority councillors complain debate is gagged
Merilyn Vale. Four councillors have spoken up about practices at Central Coast Council meetings, saying power is being abused, procedures aren't being followed and debate is being gagged. The comments highlight the party political divide dominating meetings with the complaints coming from two Labor councillors – Kyle MacGregor and Margot Castles – and two independent councillors – Jane Smith and Corinne Lamont – who don't hold the numbers in Council.
Wyong’s Little Creek Cheese hauls in the medals
Ivona Rose. Wyong’s Little Creek Cheese has collected a gold, two silver and two bronze awards at The Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show 2026, as the business celebrates its 15th anniversary. The awards come from one of Australia’s most esteemed industry competitions...
Gold for Graham at World Cup
Two-time Olympic medallist Matt Graham has won the first World Cup moguls event since the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, claiming gold at the Japanese resort of Nanto-Toyama for the sixth World Cup victory of his career. In warm, soft snow conditions with rain falling, Graham qualified for the finals in fourth place with a score of 73.79.
Business community welcomes high speed rail announcement
Terry Collins. Business NSW Central Coast has described the recent funding announcement to accelerate the Newcastle–Sydney High Speed Rail corridor as presenting a major opportunity to accelerate jobs, investment and long-term economic growth in the region.
Ramping up call for action on shark mitigation
Central Coast Councillor Jared Wright has ramped up calls for State Government action on shark control following the recent release of the International Shark Attack File, which confirmed that Australia recorded the world's highest total of fatal shark attacks on humans in 2025. "Of 12 fatalities, nine were from Australia."
Matt Graham takes bronze in the dual moguls
Tayla Purves. Narara local Matt Graham may have missed out on a medal in the men's mogul final 1 and super final at the Winter Olympics, but he has redeemed himself on the Livigno mogul course ... he was the missing piece to what each of the athletes called 'the dad podium' – all podium sitters were recent new fathers.
